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Minutes of 30th EAC Meeting held during January 29-30, 2015 of 77

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHNAGE

(IA DIVISION-NON COAL MINING SECTOR)

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SUMMARY RECORD OF 30th MEETING OF THE RECONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF

THE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF

MINING PROJECTS CONSTITUTED UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006.

The 30th Meeting of the Reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee for

Environmental Appraisal of Mining Projects (Non-Coal) of the Ministry of Environment,

Forests and Climate Change was held during January 29-30, 2015. The list of

participants is annexed.

After welcoming the Committee Members, discussion on each of the Agenda Items

was taken up ad-seriatim.

Item No. 1:

(1.1). Confirmation of the Minutes of the 29th EAC Meeting.

The Minutes of the 29th Meeting of EAC held during January 15-16, 2015 were

confirmed and circulated.

Agenda Item No. 2:

Day 1: 29th January, 2015 (Thursday)

Consideration of Environmental Clearance Proposals

(2.1). Mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) in the Mine of “Karnal Unit-2” with

production capacity of 80 Lakhs TPA (ROM) of Sand by M/s Shri Devender

Nagpal, S/o Shri Ramdass, located at villages-Shergarh Tapu,

Mohiddinpur, Jharauli, Nabipur, Khirajpur, Mohammadpur & Khuda Kalan

(Block/Knl-3), Ghir (Block/Knl-8) & Nalvipur (Block/Knl-9), District-

Karnal, Haryana (974.10ha)-(Consultant: Grass Roots Research &

Creation India (P) Ltd.)-EC

The proposal of Shri Devender Nagpal, S/o Shri Ramdass is for mining of Sand

(Minor Mineral) in the Mine of “Karnal Unit-2” with production capacity of 80 Lakhs TPA

(ROM) of Sand in mine lease area of 974.10 ha. The mine lease area is located at

village(s)-Shergarh Tapu, Mohiddinpur, Jharauli, Nabipur, Khirajpur, Mohammadpur &

Khuda Kalan (Block/Knl-3), Ghir (Block/Knl-8) & Nalvipur (Block/Knl-9), District-Karnal,

Haryana. The lease area lies in the bed of River Yamuna & outside the river bed too. The

Latitudes and Longitudes of mine lease area are (Block/Knl-3) Latitudes: 29°45'57.12"N

to 29°43'29.65"N; Longitudes: 77°07'49.29"E to 77°07'52.03"E, (Block/Knl-8) Latitudes:

29°48'18.46"N to 29°47'36.22"N; Longitudes: 77°06'14.09"E to 77°06'57.11"E,


(Block/Knl-9) Latitude: 29°41'20.13"N to 29°40'26.08"N Longitude: 77°5'17.74"E to

77°4'49.28"E (Block/Knl-11) Latitudes: 29°37'45.04"N to 29°36'26.18"N Longitudes:

77°06'03.94"E to 77°06'42.62"E respectively on toposheet numbers 53G/1, 53G/2,

53G/5, 53G/6. The Project is located in seismic zone-III. Interstate boundary of Haryana

and Uttar Pradesh lies within the 10 Km radius of the lease area.

The proposal was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Mining) in its

meeting held during March 20-21, 2014 to determine the Terms of Reference (TOR) for

undertaking detailed EIA study. The TORs were issued by the Ministry vide letter no. J-

11015/50/2014-IA.II (M) dated 5th May, 2014. The Proponent submitted the EIA/EMP

report online to the Ministry seeking environmental clearance after conducting Public

Hearing.

The proposed project is an open-cast mining project, confined to excavation of sand

from the proposed site. The project consists of land type of both riverbed & off-river bed

(paleochannels). The rate of production of sand will be 8.0 million TPA (ROM). Project

Proponent reported that the Sand from the dried river bed will be excavated at the rate of

4.0 million TPA (ROM) and outside the river bed @ 4.0 million TPA (ROM).

Total mine lease area is 974.10ha. Out of which, river bed area is 563.10ha and off

river bed (agricultural land) area is 411ha. The operation will be manual on river bed

blocks & in off-river bed blocks operation will be semi-mechanized with use of excavator,

Trucks etc. Extraction of material will be done only during day time and will be completely

stopped during monsoon season. The Letter of intent has been issued to Shri Devendra

Nagpal by Director of Mines & Geology, State Govt. of Haryana, Chandigarh vide letter no.

DGM/Hy/Karnal Unit-2/2013/117 dated 03.01.2014. Life of mine is 10 years. The

Committee viewed that as per existing guidelines regarding depth of mining in River bed

will be upto 3m or at least a meter above the water level whichever is less. Similarly,

depth of mining shall be 9m in Agricultural land or upto the depth above existing layer of

the soil whichever comes first.

The Committee noted that PP will use 411.0ha agricultural land for the mining

activities which may affect the fertility of the soil. The Committee noted that a

representation was received from the Society for Awareness and Development which

inter-alia has cited the Report of Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar (2006) which was

relied upon by the Hon’ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana requiring the Environmental

Impact Assessment Authorities to examine the issues prior to grant of environmental

clearances. The Committee noted that the provision of the EIA Notification, 2006 entails

prior examination of issues before the proposals are recommended for EC. HAU in their

summary have concluded with respect to three Districts namely Sonepat, Panipat and

Yamuna Nagar that, “the sand mining has disturbed the natural soil profile, land

degradation due to soil erosion, formation of gullies at the junction of mined and un-

mined fields and drifting of fine dust particles causing air pollution; the depleted soil

fertility and low water holding capacity of the soil as a result of sand mining, the inputs of

requirement in terms of fertilizers and water will be high resulting in high cost of crop

production and less net profit”. Representation has also been received requesting the EAC


to consider sand mining cases in the meetings to be held during the next few months.

Accordingly, the issue of mining over agricultural land should be considered in a broader

prospective and views of various Expert Institutions that have carried out detailed studies

and research, should be taken before any sand mining or mining of any mineral which is

otherwise abundantly available elsewhere, be allowed over agriculture land. Though, the

present proposal is for District Karnal but the impact being of similar nature, the

Committee is of the view that all necessary precautions to prevent the degradation of the

surrounding eco-system shall be put in place. In case any degradation is noticed, the

affected fertile land shall be duly compensated for loss in productivity.

Proponent reported that no ecologically sensitive area such as National Parks,

Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves falls within the study area (10 km radius of the mine

boundary). However, one Reserved Forest exists within the study area. The conservation

plan for Schedule-I species Monitor Lizard, Black Buck & Peacock and for Schedule-II Rat

snake, Mongoose, Jackal & jungle cat has been approved by Chief Wildlife Warden of the

State Government. The total water requirement is 10 KLD including water demand for

domestic purpose, dust suppression & green belt development which shall be met by

tanker supply.

Baseline studies were carried out during March-2014 to May-2014). All parameters

for air, water, soil & noise quality were within the permissible limits. The Public Hearing

for the proposed minor mineral mining project was conducted on 01.12.2014 at village-

Shergarh Tapu, District-Karnal, Haryana. The Public Hearing was presided over by Shri

Girish Arora, Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Karnal. The representative from Haryana

Pollution Control Board was also present. The issues raised during Public Hearing were

discussed during the meeting. Action plan with budgetary provision for the points raised

during the Public Hearing has been incorporated in the Project Report.

Total cost of the Project is Rs. 3.33 Crores. The Project Proponent has earmarked

Rs. 16.70 Lakhs towards capital cost for Environmental Protection Measures and Rs. 13.06

Lakhs per annum has been earmarked towards recurring cost. The PP has earmarked Rs.

19 Lakhs towards CSR activities.

Further to the information cited above, the Committee desired that Project

Proponent should submit the following documents/clarifications and on receipt

of the same, the EAC shall consider without calling the Project Proponent:-

(i) Detailed Report on the likely increase in productivity of Agricultural land in the post

mining period with restoration process to productive level (as informed by the PP on

the basis of Reports of some Research Institutions Along with the concerned reports of

the studies made. .

(ii) Proposed Protective measures in respect of this Project having located in seismic

zone-III as part of Disaster management plan indicating mitigation measures for

moderating the disaster effect;


(iii) Details of compensation proposed to be given to farmers as per R&R Policy of the

State Govt. along with pert chart showing acquisition, and returning land for

cultivation after mining activity;

(iv) A Plan for providing potable drinking water in village(s) viz. Shergarh Tapu,

Mohiddinpur, Jharauli, Nabipur, Khirajpur, Mohammadpur & Khuda Kalan, Ghir &

Nalvipur with high fluoride content in water;

(v) Proposed Plan with map for 7.5 m green belt as proposed by the PP between mining

land and adjacent Agricultural land to minimize loss of top soils and wind velocity; and

(vi) Compliance of TOR No. 34 w.r.t. Public Health related issues has not been adequately

addressed.

(2.2).Proposed Limestone Mine with production capacity of 0.5 million TPA (ROM)

of Limestone & Marl production by M/s UltraTech Cement Ltd., located at

Village Ottakovil, Taluk & District Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu (74.38 ha)-

(Consultant: J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd.)-EC

The proposal of M/s UltraTech Cement Ltd. is for Limestone Mining Project with

production capacity of 0.5 million TPA (ROM) of Limestone & Marl production in the

mine lease area of 74.38 ha. The mine lease is located at Village- Ottakovil, Taluk &

District – Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. The Latitudes & Longitudes of the site are 110 12’17”

N to 110 12’52” N and 790 06’04” E to 790 06’48” E respectively & part of study area

falls within the Survey of India Toposheet No. 58 M/4.

The proposal was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee (Non-coal Mining)

in its 4th meeting held during 20th to 22nd February, 2013 to determine the Terms of

Reference (TOR) for undertaking detailed EIA. TORs has been issued MoEF vide letter

no J-11015/425/2012- IA. II (M), dated 26th March, 2013. The EIA/EMP report was

submitted online to the Ministry for seeking environmental clearance after conducting

Public Hearing.

Total mining lease area is 74.38 ha which is a private Patta land. No forest land

exists within the ML Area. Letter regarding grant of mining lease over an area of

74.38 ha area in Ariyalur District (Tamil Nadu) for mineral limestone & Marl has been

issued by Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Department of Geology and Mining

vide their Letter No. 7057/MM1/2009 dated 22.02.2012 in favour of M/s Grasim

Limited. Mining Plan including Progressive Mine Closure Plan for the proposed mine

has been approved by IBM, vide letter no. TN/ALR/MP/LST-1908-SZ dated

01.08.2014. Mining is proposed to be done by fully mechanized open cast method by

formation of benches of maximum 6.0 m height. Excavation will be by drilling and

blasting. The ROM will be transported to the crushing plant which is located in cement

plant at Reddipalayam. At the end of lease period, the excavated area will be

converted as water reservoir. Earth moving machinery like Hydraulic excavators,

Tippers, Drill machine, Dozers, etc. will be deployed in the process of mining. Total

water requirement for the project is 30 KLD, which will be sourced from Ground water


or mine sump as and when developed. Total Manpower requirement for the project is

50 persons. The Committee noted that Mine Plan has been approved by IBM, vide

letter 01.08.2014 and the Public Hearing was held during 02.08.2014 i.e. prior to

approval of the Mine Plan. Thus the Public Notice was issued and the Public was

informed about the Mining Proposal with a draft Mine Plan only. In this context, PP

vide letter dated 29.01.2015 has submitted the undertaking that the draft mine plan

and approved plan are consistent and in synchronization with each other.

Project Proponent reported that no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere

Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves exist within 10 km of the mine

lease area. One Reserved Forests exist within 10 km radius of mine site. One

Schedule-I species is reported in the Buffer zone. Schedule-I species specific

conservation Plan duly approved by the Chief Wild Life Warden needs to be submitted

with budgetary provisions.

The baseline data was collected during Sumer Season 2013 (March - May). All the

parameters were within permissible limits. The Public Hearing was held on 2nd August

2014 at 11:00 am at the mine site and presided over by Thiru. B Ravindran, District

Revenue Officer of Ariyalur. The representative of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board

was also present. The Committee discussed the issues raised during Public Hearing

which inter-alia, included, socio- economic development viz. infrastructural

development, Health, Education etc.; Drinking water supply, environment related

issues, employment, Road & Transportation etc. As per the villager’s requirements the

company would take care of socio-economic development under Corporate Social

Responsibility, Environmental Mitigation measures will be undertaken.

Total cost of the Project is Rs. 250 Lakhs. Proponent has earmarked Rs. 20 Lakhs

for Environmental Protection Measures as Capital Cost and Rs. 7.5 Lakhs per annum

as recurring cost. Project Proponent reported that there is no Court case pending

against the Project.

The Committee, after detailed deliberations, recommended the Proposal for

environmental clearance for Mining of Limestone for the proposed production capacity

of 0.5 million TPA (ROM) of Limestone. Further the Proponent should furnish (i)

Conservation Plan for Schedule-I species duly approved by the Chief Wildlife

Warden along with necessary budgetary provision; and (ii) Furnish

clarification regarding receipt of EC application from M/s UltraTech against

already granted mining lease in favour of M/s Graism with additional specific

conditions as:-

(i) All top soil available in the lease area should be scrapped and used before rainy season

in a already identified green belt area as a measure to conserve germplasm of the top

soil;

(ii) Proponent shall appoint an Occupational Health Specialist for Regular and Periodical

medical examination of the workers engaged in the Project and maintain records


accordingly; also, Occupational health check-ups for workers having some ailments

like BP, diabetes, habitual smoking, etc. shall be undertaken once in six months and

necessary remedial/preventive measures taken accordingly. The Recommendations of

National Institute for ensuring good occupational environment for mine workers shall

be implemented; The prevention measure for burns, malaria and provision of anti-

snake venom including all other paramedical safeguards may be ensured before

initiating the mining activities;

(iii) Implementation of Action Plan on the issues raised during the Public Hearing shall be

ensured. The PP shall complete all the tasks as per the Action Plan submitted with

budgetary provisions during the Public Hearing held on 02.08.2014;

(iv) The mining operations shall be restricted to above ground water table and it should

not intersect groundwater table. In case of working below ground water table, prior

approval of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Central

Ground Water Authority shall be obtained, for which a detailed hydro-geological study

shall be carried out; The Report on six monthly basis on changes in Ground water

level and quality shall be submitted to the Regional Office of the Ministry;

(v) The pollution due to transportation load on the environment will be effectively

controlled & water sprinkling will also be done regularly. Vehicles with PUCC only will

be allowed to ply. The mineral transportation shall be carried out through covered

trucks only and the vehicles carrying the mineral shall not be overloaded. Project

should obtain ‘PUC’ certificate for all the vehicles from authorized pollution testing

centres;

(vi)There shall be planning, developing and implementing facility of rainwater harvesting

measures on long term basis in consultation with Regional Director, Central

Groundwater Board and implementation of conservation measures to augment ground

water resources in the area in consultation with Central Ground Water Board;

(vii) Use of effective sprinkler system to suppress fugitive dust on haul roads and other

transport roads shall be ensured; and

(viii) Washing of all transport vehicle should be done inside the mining lease.

Consideration of TOR Proposal

(2.3) Bauxite Mine of M/s Orient Abrasives Ltd. located at Village – Mewasa,

Taluka - Kalyanpur District – Jamnagar, Gujarat (25.8798 ha)-TORs

The Proposal was deferred as the Project Proponent did not attend the meeting

and requested for deferment.


RECONSIDERATION OF TOR PROPOSAL

(2.4) Sand Mining project of M/s Shri Vijay Kumar, Village- Sindhuria, District

Sonebhadra, U.P. (14.17 ha) (16667 Tonnes/annum).


(2.5) Sand Mining project of M/s Shri Paras, Village- kargara, Tehsil –

Robertsganj, District Sonebhadra, U.P. (12.14 ha) (16667 Tonnes/annum).


(2.6) Sand Mining project of M/s Ram Gopal, Village- Sindhuria, District

Sonebhadra, U.P. (14.17 ha) (16667 Tonnes/annum).

The Proposal was deferred as the Project Proponent did not attend the meeting.

Day 1: 30th January, 2015 (Friday)

Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects

(2.7). Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 2,00,000

MTA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.8844 ha. by M/s Friends Crushers,

located at Kizhuparamba Village & Panchayat, Ernad Taluk, Malappuram

District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-

Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s Friends Crushers is for Mining of Building Stone (Minor

Mineral) with production capacity of 2,00,000 MTA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of

4.8844 ha. The mine is an existing Building Stone mining project. The mine is located

at Survey No. 51pt, 47/1pt, 49/2pt, Kizhuparamba Village & Panchayat, Ernad taluk,

Malappuram District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are

Latitude (N): 11016’05.74” to 11015’58.90” and Longitude (E): 76001’50.75” to

76001’38.23” and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58A4. This is a category

“B” project as the tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has expired and the proposal is being

examined in the MoEF&CC. Project Proponent has informed that there is no pending

application with SEIAA/SEAC for this proposal.

The Committee was informed by Project Proponent that they have submitted

Form-1 and Pre-feasibility Report online treating the project as B category as per the

EIA Notification, 2006. Environmental Impact assessment as well as Public

Consultation is not required. The EAC viewed that these prescribed exemptions and

recommendations are based on provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 vide para

Clause 7.0 sub clause 7(i) I under stage (1) – Screening it provides that “In case of

Category ‘B’ projects or activities, this stage will entail the scrutiny of an application


seeking prior Environmental Clearance made in Form-1 by the concerned State level

Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) for determining whether or not the project or

activity requires further environmental studies for preparation of an Environmental

Impact Assessment (EIA) for its appraisal prior to the grant of Environmental

Clearance depending up on the nature and location specificity of the project.” The

Committee felt that TOR is not required, nor any formal EIA/ EMP is to be prepared in

the instant case nor any Public Hearing is to be conducted in light of negligible impact

of the Project activity on Environment.

The total Mining Lease area of 4.8844 ha which is private land. No forest land is

involved. Mining will be carried out through semi-mechanized open-cast method using

drilling, blasting of small diameter holes and loading of mineral by tyre mounted

excavator. Out of the total 4.8844 ha lease area, about 4.5844 ha area will be

excavated and will be reclaimed & plantation will be done. The remaining area of 0.30

ha which is left for stripping limits along the periphery will also be developed. It was

reported by the project proponent that at the conceptual stage, total waste material

will be sold to road construction vendors. The estimated total water requirement is

about 16 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic which would be sourced from open well,

13 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher/M sand

Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from storm water pond.

Ultimate working depth is 75 m. MSL (mining will not intersect ground water table

level). Ground water table is 3.0 to 20.0 m BGL. Life of mine is 8 years (@2,00,000

TPA).

Project Proponent has informed that a certificate issued as Letter of Intent by

the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. nil dated 14-01-2015 for mining of

stone in the MLA of 4.0644 ha. Also, it is informed that the project proponent possess

quarrying lease with an area of 0.8200 ha issued by the State Government of Kerala

vide letter no. 631/2007-09/8745/M3/2007 dated 27-11-2007. Eco-friendly Mining

Plan for mining of stone (minor mineral) has been approved by Mines and Geology

Department of the State Government vide letter no. DOM/M-118/15 dated 22-01-

2015.

Project Proponent reported that there is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary,

Habitat for Migratory Birds, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Bio-sphere Reserve

located within 10 km radius of the mine lease. Project Proponent has informed that the

mine site is not located in the Critically Polluted area as identified by CPCB etc. There

is no quarry operating within 500 m. of the proposed mine lease area which is duly

authenticated by the Mining Department of the State Govt. vide letter no. DOM/M-

3381/2014 dated 19-12-2014.

Project Proponent has submitted the Year wise production details of minerals

since 27.02.2012 and the Committee noted that it is a case of violation as the

mining has been done during 27.02.2012 to 31-03-2014 without prerequisite

environmental clearance as per the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006

and as per the Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its judgment dated 27.02.2012 in


I.A. Nos.12-13 of 2011 in Special Leave Petition (C) No.19628-19629 of 2009 titled

Deepak Kumar etc. Vs. State of Haryana & Ors. etc.

The total cost of the project is Rs. 1.25 Crores. The Project Proponent has

earmarked Rs 9 Lakhs per annum as recurring cost towards Environmental protection

measures. Minimum an amount of Rs. 1.25 Lakhs per annum has been earmarked

towards Socio-economic Welfare measures for the nearby village. Proponent has

informed that there is no court case /litigation pending against the project.

The Committee after detailed deliberations concluded that the operation of the

project continued without valid EC. The Committee sought the following

additional information:-

(i) An explanation as to why the proponent continued violation without EC;

(ii) A certificate stating that the mining operation has been stopped;

(iii) Certificate from Authority concerned about location of any other mining lease in

operation within 500 meter;

(iv) The health status report of workers

(v) The information about existing vegetation and ecological status on the basis

scientific survey along with list of RET species.


TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.5827 ha. by M/s Mallelil Industries

Pvt. Ltd., located at Village – Konnithazham, Panchayat – Konni, Taluk –

Konni (Formerly Kozhencherry), District - Pathanamthitta, Kerala (Consultant

-Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’

projects.

The proposal of M/s Mallelil Industries Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of Building Stone

(Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 1,80,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease

Area of 4.5827 ha. The mine is an existing Building Stone mining project. The mine is

located at Survey Nos. 615/130, 615/54-3, 615/54-3-22, 615/52-1-27-28, 615/52-1-

27-28, 615/54-30, 615/61, 615/54-14, 615/54-5-2, 615/54, 615/54-5, 615/1-154,

615/52-1-28, 615/54-14-2, 615-53-1-9, 615/63-3, 615/54-5, 615/54-7, 615/54-14-2,

615/54-8, 615/54-1-34, 615/54-14-1, 615/52-6, 615/54-1-24, 615/54-7-29, 615/54-

6, 615/54-1-36, 615/54-1-219, 615/54-1-219, 615/54-16, 615/54-1-43-1 and

615/54-219 falling in Village – Konnithazham, Panchayat – Konni, Taluk – Konni

(Formerly Kozhencherry), District- Pathanamthitta, Kerala. The geographical co-

ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N): 09°15’38.11” to 09°15’ 27.62” and

Longitude (E): 76°51’28.45” to 76°51’19.47” and is covered by Survey of India

Toposheet No. 58C4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has

expired and the proposal is being examined in the MoEF&CC. Project Proponent has

informed that there is no pending application with SEIAA/SEAC for this proposal.




























Ultimate working depth is 28.5 m. MSL (mining will not intersect ground water table

level). Ground water table is 3.0 to 6.0 m. BGL. Life of mine is 14 years (@1,80,000

TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 140/DOPTA/M/15 dated 21-01-2015.

for mining of stone in the MLA of 2.4279 ha. Also the project proponent possess

quarrying lease for an area of 2.1548 ha. by the State Government of Kerala vide

letter no. 57/2006-07/3511/M3/2006 dated 03-05-2006. Eco-friendly Mining Plan for

mining of stone (minor mineral) has been approved by Mines and Geology Department

of the State Government vide letter no. 140/DOPTA/M/2015 dated 17-01-2015.






authenticated by the Mining Department of the State Govt. vide letter no.

2258/DOPTA/M/2014, dated 11-12-2014.




mining has been done during 27-02-2012 to 31-03-2014 without prerequisite












additional information:-An explanation as to why the proponent continued violation

without EC;

(i) A certificate that the mining operation has been stopped;

(ii) Certificate from Authority concerned about location of any other mining lease in


(iii) The health status report of workers; and

vii) The information about existing vegetation and ecological status on the basis

scientific survey along with their conservation plan.

(2.9).Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of

1,80,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.0 ha. by M/s Mallelil

Industries Pvt. Ltd., located at Iravon Village, Konni Panchayat, Konni Taluk

(formerly Kozhencherry Taluk), Pathanamthitta District, Kerala (Consultant -

Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’

projects.

The proposal of M/s Mallelil Industries Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of Building Stone


Area of 3.0 ha. The mine is a new Building Stone mining project. The mine is located

at Survey Nos. 275/1-50-3, 275/1-50-4, 275/1-50-5, 275/1-50-2, 270/1A2, 275/1-

50-2, 275/1-21-69, 275/1-57, 275/1-49, 275/1-52, 275/1-49, 275/1-52, 275/1-10,

276/1-4, 566/1D, 276/1-11, Iravon Village, Konni Panchayat, Konni Taluk (formerly

Kozhencherry Taluk), Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of

the lease area are Latitude (N): 09013’ 59.7” to 09

0 13’ 52.5” and Longitude (E): 76

0

51’ 47.8” to 760 51’ 56.8” and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C4. This

is a category “B” project as the tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has expired and the proposal

is being examined in the MoEF&CC. Project Proponent has informed that there is no

pending application with SEIAA/SEAC for this proposal.




















excavator. Out of the total 3.0 ha lease area, about 1.743 ha area will be excavated

and will be reclaimed & plantation will be done and about 0.67 ha will be of water

reservoir. The remaining area of 0.58 ha which is left for stripping limits along the

periphery will also be developed with plantation and about 0.007 ha will be as

drainage. It was reported by the project proponent that at the conceptual stage, total

waste material will be sold to road construction vendors. The estimated total water

requirement is about 15 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic which would be sourced

from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit

(proposed Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from

storm water pond. Ultimate working depth is 80 m MSL (mining will not intersect

ground water table level). Ground water table is 2.7 to 7.6 m. BGL. Life of mine is 4

years (@1,80,000 MTA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 139/DOPTA/M/15 dated 21-01-2015 for

mining of stone in the MLA of 3.0 ha. Eco-friendly Mining Plan for mining of stone

(minor mineral) has been approved by Mines and Geology Department of the State

Government vide letter no. 139/DOPTA/M/2015 dated 17-01-2015.





is no quarry operating within 500 m of the proposed mine lease area which is duly


2257/DOPTA/M/2014 dated 11-12-2014.







The Committee after detailed deliberations, recommended the Proposal for

environmental clearance for Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with

proposed production capacity of 2,00,000 TPA (ROM) with additional specific

conditions:-

(i) Proponent shall appoint an Occupational Health Specialist for Regular and

Periodical medical examination of the workers engaged in the Project and maintain

records accordingly; also, Occupational health check-ups for workers having some

ailments like BP, diabetes, habitual smoking, etc. shall be undertaken once in six

months and necessary remedial/preventive measures taken accordingly. The

Recommendations of National Institute for ensuring good occupational environment for

mine workers shall be implemented;

(ii) The mining operations shall be restricted to above ground water table and it

should not intersect groundwater table. In case of working below ground water table,

prior approval of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Central


shall be carried out; The Report on six monthly basis on changes in Ground water level

and quality shall be submitted to the Regional Office of the Ministry;

(iii) The pollution due to transportation load on the environment will be effectively





centres;

(iv) There shall be planning, developing and implementing facility of rainwater

harvesting measures on long term basis in consultation with Regional Director, Central



(v) Use of effective sprinkler system to suppress fugitive dust on haul roads and other

transport roads shall be ensured;

(vi) Washing of all transport vehicle should be done inside the mining lease;

(vii) “Environmental Clearance is subject to final outcome of any Court case relevant

to this project in Hon’ble Supreme Court, Hon’ble High Court of Kerala and Hon’ble

NGT or any other Court of Law” and


(viii) Project Proponent to carryout vegetation analysis of the area to ascertain

endemic and RET (Rare endangered and threatened) species to be affected due to

mining and take actions for multiplications and plantation of those species.


TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.2457 ha by M/s Valakkavu Granites

Pvt. Ltd., located at Mulayam Village, Nadathara Grama Panchayat, Thrissur

Taluk & District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-


The proposal of M/s Valakkavu Granites Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of Building Stone



located at Survey Nos. 364/16/40, 364/10/42, 364/11/43, 364/16/11, 364/16/27,

364/16/25, 364/16/32, 364/16/8, 364/16/37, 364/16/48, 364/17/18, 364/17/16,

364/16/4/30, 364/16/5/5, 364/16/6/6, 364/16/7/7, 364/16/8/34, 364/16/9/38,

364/21/22P, 364/21P, Mulayam Village, Nadathara Grama Panchayat, Thrissur Taluk &

District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N):

10031’17.69” to 10031’10.28” and Longitude (E): 76018’34.54” to 76018’25.82” and is

covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58B4. This is a category “B” project as the

tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has expired and the proposal is being examined in the

MoEF&CC. Project Proponent has informed that there is no pending application with

SEIAA/SEAC for this proposal.





















ha which will use for drainage/pond. It was reported by the project proponent that at


the conceptual stage, total waste material will be sold to road construction vendors.

The estimated total water requirement is about 17 KLD in which 2 KLD is for domestic

which would be sourced from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression system in mine

as well as ancillary unit (M Sand & Crusher Unit) and 3 KLD for plantation purposes

and will be sourced from storm water pond. Ultimate working depth is 80 m. MSL

(mining will not intersect ground water table level). Ground water table is 0.5 to 5.0

m. BGL. Life of mine is 10 years (@1,20,000 TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 132/C2/TDO/2015 dated 23-01-2015

for mining of stone in the MLA of 3.2457 ha. Eco-friendly Mining Plan for mining of

stone (minor mineral) has been approved by Mines and Geology Department of the

State Government vide letter no. 132/C2/TDO/2015 dated 23-01-2015.




mine site is not located in the Critically Polluted area as identified by CPCB etc. Project

Proponent has submitted the details of other mines including lease area located within

500m of the mine lease area duly authenticated by the Mining Department of the

State Govt. vide letter no. nil dated 18-12-2014.




environmental clearance as per the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 and as

per the Order of Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its judgment dated 27.02.2012 in I.A.

Nos.12-13 of 2011 in Special Leave Petition (C) No.19628-19629 of 2009 titled










without EC;

(i) The details of waste materials likely to be generated and the quantity of useful

construction materials likely to utilized;

(ii) A certificate that the mining operation has been stopped;




(iv) The health status report of workers; and

(v) The information about existing vegetation and ecological status on the basis



2,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.3559 ha. by M/s P.V.

Granites, located at Moonnilavu Village & Panchayath, Meenachil Taluk,

Kottayam District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd.,

Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s P.V. Granites is for Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral)

with production capacity of 2,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.3559

ha. The mine is an existing Building Stone mining project. The mine is located at

Survey Nos. 23/2, 23/2-1, 24, 24/1, 24/2 and 24/3 at Moonnilavu Village &

Panchayath, Meenachil Taluk, Kottayam District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates

of the lease area are Latitude (N): 09046’06.53” to 09048’01.54” and Longitude (E):

76048’07.12” to 76048’01.49” and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C4.

This is a category “B” project as the tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has expired and the

proposal is being examined in the MoEF&CC. Project Proponent has informed that

there is no pending application with SEIAA/SEAC for this proposal.





























level). Ground water table is 4.0 to 5.0 m BGL. Life of mine is 4.5 years (@2,00,000

MTA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 92/DOY/ML/2015 dated 02-02-2015 for

mining of stone in the MLA of 3.3559 ha. The Committee noted that the PP has

not obtained the approval of Eco-friendly Mining Plan for mining of stone

(minor mineral from the Mines and Geology Department of the State

Government and was of the view that PP needs to submitted the approved

Mining Plan.






authenticated by the Mining Department of the State Govt. vide letter no. nil dated 23-

12-2014.

















(ii) The details of waste materials likely to be generated and the quantity of useful


(iii) A certificate that the mining operation has been stopped;


(iv) Certificate from Authority concerned about location of any other mining lease in


(v) The health status report of workers;


scientific survey along with their conservation plan; and

viii) Approved Ecofriendly mine plan from the State Government.

(2.12).Mining of Masonry Stone (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of

1,25,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.3394 ha by M/s Sunil

Kumar S., located at Village & Panchayat – Taluk - Kottarakkara, District -

Kollam, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-


The Proposal was deferred as the PP has not prepared the Ecofriendly Mine

Plan for mining of minor mineral.


1,60,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.2047 ha. by M/s Avani

Metal Crusher, located at Anavoor Village, Kunnathunkal Panchayat,

Neyyattinkara Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala (Consultant -


projects.

The proposal of M/s Avani Metal Crusher is for Mining of Building Stone (Minor

Mineral) with production capacity of 1,60,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of


at Survey Nos. 265/6, 265/9, 266/1, 228/7, 228/20, 227/1-1 pt., 266/8 pt., 266/9

pt., 267/3 pt., 267/4 pt., 267/5 pt., 267/6 pt. , Anavoor Village, Kunnathunkal

Panchayat, Neyyattinkara Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. The

geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N): 8°25'57.67" to

8°25'47.93" and Longitude (E): 77° 8'22.05" to 77° 8'12.81" and is covered by Survey

of India Toposheet No. 58H4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of SEIAA,

Kerala has expired and the proposal is being examined in the MoEF&CC. Project

Proponent has informed that there is no pending application with SEIAA/SEAC for this

proposal.






















ha which is left for stripping limits along the periphery will also be developed and an

area of about 0.03 ha will be of drainage/pond. It was reported by the project

proponent that at the conceptual stage, total waste material will be sold to road

construction vendors. The estimated total water requirement is about 17 KLD in which

2 KLD is for domestic which would be sourced from open well, 13 KLD for dust

suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher/M sand Unit) and 2 KLD

for plantation purposes and will be sourced from storm water pond. Ultimate working

depth is 114 m. MSL (mining will not intersect ground water table level). Ground water

table is 4.0 to 4.5 m BGL. Life of mine is 8.5 years (@1,60,000 TPA).



stone in the MLA of 0.3973 ha. Also, it is informed that the project proponent possess

quarrying lease with an area of 3.8074 ha issued by the State Government of Kerala

vide letter no. 878/2010-11/1595/M3/2011 dated 22-03-2011. Eco-friendly Mining

Plan for mining of stone (minor mineral) has been approved by Mines and Geology

Department of the State Government vide letter no. nil dated 24-01-2015.





Proponent reported that there is no quarry operating within 500 m of the proposed

mine lease area.








Minutes of 30th EAC Meeting held during January 29-30, 2015 Page 22 of 77














2,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.8686 ha by M/s

Aaraamam Rock (P) Ltd., located at Nellanad Village & Panchayat,

Nedumangadu Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala (Consultant -


projects.

The proposal of M/s Aaraamam Rock (P) Ltd. is for Mining of Building Stone



located at Survey Nos. 65/1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 74/4, 5, 6, Nellanad Village &

Panchayat, Nedumangadu Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. The

geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N): 08042’37.08” to

08042’27.28” and Longitude (E): 76053’55.38” to 76053’45.31” and is covered by

Survey of India Toposheet No. 58D4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of

SEIAA, Kerala has expired and the proposal is being examined in the MoEF&CC.

Project Proponent has informed that there is no pending application with SEIAA/SEAC

for this proposal.


























12 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher / M sand




TPA).



stone in the MLA of 3.7436 ha Eco-friendly Mining Plan for mining of stone (minor

mineral) has been approved by Mines and Geology Department of the State

Government vide letter no. nil dated 24-01-2015.






mine lease area.
























(2.16).Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 1,50,000

TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.4589 ha by M/s Raveendra Rock

Crushing Plant, located at Ezhumattoor Village & Panchayat, Mallappally

Taluk, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services

Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s Raveendra Rock Crushing Plant is for Mining of Building

Stone (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 1,50,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine

Lease Area of 3.4589 ha. The mine is an existing Building Stone mining project. The

mine is located at Survey No. 138/7-2, 137/11, 139/11, 139/6, 138/8, 138/4, 139/3,

139/7-1, 139/7, 139/10, 137/12-2, 137/3, 137/7, 137/9, 137/12-1, 139/2-2, 139/2,

139/4, 139/5, Ezhumattoor Village & Panchayat, Mallappally Taluk, Pathanamthitta

District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitudes (N):

9025’54.72” to 9025’45.88” and Longitudes (E): 76042’24.74” to 76042’18.42” and is

covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C4. This is a category “B” project as the

tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has expired and the proposal is being examined in the



















The total Mining Lease area of 3.4589 ha is private land. No forest land is





ha which is left for stripping limits along the periphery will also be developed and the

remaining area of 0.06 ha will be left as undisturbed. It was reported by the project




suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 3 KLD for

plantation purposes and will be sourced from storm water pond. Ultimate working


table is 2.0 to 5.0 m BGL. Life of mine is 6 years (@1,50,000 TPA).

Project Proponent has informed that a certificate has been issued as Letter of

Intent by the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 160/DOPTA/M/15 dated 23-

01-2015 for mining of stone in the MLA of 3.4589 ha. Eco-friendly Mining Plan for


of the State Government vide letter no. 160/DOPTA/M/15 dated 28-01-2015.







State Govt. vide letter no. 2282/DOPTA/M/2014 dated 17-12-2014.








The total cost of the project is Rs. 10 Crores. The Project Proponent has


measures. Minimum an amount of Rs. 10 Lakhs per annum has been earmarked















2,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.9286 ha by M/s Ever-One

Properties India Pvt. Ltd. located at Neriyamangalam Village, Kavalangad

Panchayat, Kothamangalam Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala (Consultant -


projects.

The proposal of M/s Ever-One Properties India Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of Building



mine is located at Survey Nos. 186/1A2, 186/1A/4/5, Neriyamangalam Village,

Kavalangad Panchayat, Kothamangalam Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala. The

geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N): 10° 2'9.10" to 10°

1'47.80" and Longitude (E): 76°43'32.27" to 76°43'23.92" and is covered by Survey of

India Toposheet No. 58B4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of SEIAA,

Kerala has expired and the proposal is being examined in the MoEF&CC. Project

Proponent has informed that there is no pending application with SEIAA/SEAC for this

proposal.






















ha which is left for stripping limits along the periphery will be developed and an area of

about 0.05 ha will be use for drainage/pond. It was reported by the project proponent

that at the conceptual stage, total waste material will be sold to road construction

vendors. The estimated total water requirement is about 15 KLD in which 1 KLD is for

domestic which would be sourced from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression system

in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and

will be sourced from storm water pond. Ultimate working depth is 39 m. MSL (mining

will not intersect ground water table level). Ground water table is 1.0 to 4.0 m BGL.

Life of mine is 8.5 years (@2,00,000 TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. DEO/233/E2/15 dated 23-01-2015 for



Government vide letter no. DOE/233/E2/15 dated 24-01-2015.






mine lease area.







Deepak Kumar etc. Vs. State of Haryana & Ors. etc. inter-alia ordered that leases of

minor mineral including their renewal for an area of less than 5 ha will be granted by

the States / Union Territories only after getting environmental clearance (EC) from this

Ministry.










without EC;

(i) The details of waste materials likely to be generated and the quantity of useful









1,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 2.8805 ha by M/s R.M.

Rocks & Sand Pvt. Ltd., located at Maneed Village & Panchayat, Muvattupuzha

Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt.

Ltd., Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s R.M. Rocks & Sand (P) Ltd. is for Mining of Building Stone



located at Survey Nos. 178/6, 178/7A, 178/7B3, 178/7B2, 178/7B1, 179/1-1,

179/8A1, 179/8A2, 179/8B1, 179/8B2, 179/8B3, 179/8A3, 180/1-1, 180/1-2, 183/2-1

& 180/2-5, Maneed Village & Panchayat, Muvattupuzha Taluk, Ernakulam District,

Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N): 9°54’58.36”

to 9°54’52.42” and Longitude (E): 76°27’27.67” to 76°27’18.04” and is covered by

Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of



for this proposal.





















excavated and will be reclaimed & plantation will be done and about 1.63 ha will be of

water reservoir. It was reported by the project proponent that at the conceptual stage,

total waste material will be sold to road construction vendors. The estimated total

water requirement is about 16 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic which would be

sourced from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well as

ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 3 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced

from storm water pond. Ultimate working depth is 40 m. MSL (mining will not intersect

ground water table level). Ground water table is 2.0 to 10.0 m BGL. Life of mine is 8

years (@1,00,000 TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. DOE/238/E2/2015 dated 19-01-2015



State Government vide letter no. DOE/238/E2/2015 dated 23-01-2015.







State Govt. vide letter no. DOE/238/E2/2015 dated 19-01-2015.



















(iii) Production details since 27.02.2012 and complete information under S.No. 40 of

the Annexure including fresh duly filled in Annexure-I;

(iv) Certificate from Authority concerned about location of any other mining lease in


(v) The health status report of workers; and




1,25,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.3366 ha by M/s

Valiakalathil Rock Crushing Unit located at Pampady Village & Panchayat,

Kottayam Taluk, Kottayam District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro

Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s Valiakalathil Rock Crushing Unit is for Mining of Building



mine is located at Survey Nos. 431/3-1 pt., 431/3-2 pt., 436/4-1, 436/5, 438/4 pt.,

438/5 pt., 438/6 pt., 438/9 pt., Pampady Village & Panchayat, Kottayam Taluk,

Kottayam District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitude

(N): 09032’28.66” to 09032’19.48” and Longitude (E): 76040’13.15” to 76040’04.35”

and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C4. This is a category “B” project

as the tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has expired and the proposal is being examined in the

























area of 0.04 ha will be of drainage/pond. It was reported by the project proponent that

at the conceptual stage, total waste material will be sold to road construction vendors.



as well as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be

sourced from storm water pond. Ultimate working depth is 57 m. MSL (mining will not

intersect ground water table level). Ground water table is 2.0 to 5.0 m BGL. Life of

mine is 6 years (@1,25,000 TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 144/DOY/ML/2015 dated 28-01-2015

for mining of stone in the MLA of 2.6895 ha. Also the project proponent possess

quarrying lease for an area of 0.6471 ha by the State Government of Kerala vide letter

no. 531/2014-15/10972/M3/2014 dated 04-11-2014. Eco-friendly Mining Plan for


of the State Government vide letter no. 144/DOY/ML/2015 dated 28-01-2015.







12-2014.

























2,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.7981 ha by M/s Pynadath

Granites Pvt. Ltd., located at Kuttichira Village, Kodassery Panchayath,

Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services

Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s Pynadath Granites Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of Building Stone



located at Survey Nos. 2066/1, 2067/2, 2063, 2057, 2056/2, 3, 2067/1, Kuttichira

Village, Kodassery Panchayath, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur District, Kerala. The



Survey of India Toposheet No. 58B4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of



for this proposal.






















ha which is left for stripping limits along the periphery will also be developed with

plantation and an area of about 0.09 ha will be as drainage/pond. It was reported by

the project proponent that at the conceptual stage, total waste material will be sold to

road construction vendors. The estimated total water requirement is about 6 KLD in

which 2 KLD is for domestic which would be sourced from open well, 2 KLD for dust

suppression system and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from storm

water pond. Ultimate working depth is 45 m. MSL (mining will not intersect ground

water table level). Ground water table is 2.0 to 5.0 m. BGL. Life of mine is 11 years

(@2,00,000 MTA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 100/C2/TDO/15 dated 19-01-2015 for



Government vide letter no. 100/C2/TDO/15 dated 22-01-2015.







State Govt. vide letter no. 2992/C2/TDO/2014 dated 10-12-2014.

























1,50,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.6849 ha by M/s Kottakkal

Granite Industries Pvt. Ltd. located at Village & Panchayat Anad,

Nedumangad Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay

Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s Kottakkal Granite Industries Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of

Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 1,50,000 TPA of Stone in

the Mine Lease Area of 3.6849 ha. The mine is an existing Building Stone mining

project. The mine is located at Survey No. 167/3, 167/4, 164/4-1, 167/5-1, 167/6,

167/7, 167/8, 177/2, 177/2-1, 178/1, 178/3-2, 178/5, 178/10, Village & Panchayat

Anad, Nedumangad Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. The geographical co-

ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N): 08038’02.68” to 08037’54.35” and

Longitude (E): 76059’07.12” to 76058’55.77” and is covered by Survey of India

Toposheet No. 58D4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has

expired and the proposal is being examined in the MoEF&CC. Project Proponent has

informed that there is no pending application with SEIAA/SEAC for this proposal.






















ha which is left for stripping limits along the periphery will also be developed and

about 0.02 ha area will be of drainage/pond. It was reported by the project proponent




in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and

will be sourced from storm water pond. Ultimate working depth is 84 m. MSL (mining

will not intersect ground water table level). Ground water table is 2.0 to 4.0 m BGL.

Life of mine is 9 years (@1,50,000 TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 3363/DOT/ML/2015 dated 08-01-2015



State Government vide letter no. 3363/DOT/ML/2015 dated 24-01-2015.







01-2015.
















additional information:- -









1,20,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 2.9302 ha by quarry of Mr.

V.K. Benny, located at Kolayad Village & Panchayat, Thalassery Taluk, Kannur



The proposal of Mr. V.K. Benny is for Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral)



Survey No. 21/1A1, Kolayad Village & Panchayat, Thalassery Taluk, Kannur District,

Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N): 11052’11.75”

to 11052’04.16” and Longitude (E): 75042’55.08 to 75042’41.60” and is covered by

Survey of India Toposheet No. 49M4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of



for this proposal.























area of 0.06 ha will be use of drainage/pond. It was reported by the project proponent




and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from storm water pond.



TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. DOC/M-3722/14 dated 31-12-2014 for



Government vide letter no. DOC/M-132/15 dated 21-01-2015.






authenticated by the Mining Department of the State Govt. vide letter no. DOC/M-

3417/14 dated 05-12-2014.








The total cost of the project is Rs. 1.0 Crore. The Project Proponent has


measures. Minimum an amount of Rs. 1 Lakhs per annum has been earmarked















2,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.7072 ha by M/s Kilinakod

Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. located at Village & Panchayat Oorakam, Thirurangadi

Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt.

Ltd., Jaipur)-Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s Kilinakod Rock Products Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of Building


Lease Area of 4.7072 ha. The mine is a new Building Stone mining project. The mine is

located at Survey Nos. 24/3 Pt., 25 Pt., Village & Panchayat Oorakam, Thirurangadi

Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area

are Latitude (N): 11004’57.19” to 11004’45.30” and Longitude (E): 76000’39.45” to



























plantation and about 0.05 ha will be as drainage. It was reported by the project


construction vendors. The estimated total water requirement is 17 KLD in which 2 KLD

is for domestic which would be sourced from open well, 13 KLD for dust suppression

system in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher / M sand Unit) and 2 KLD for



table is 2.0 to 7.0 BGL. Life of mine is 11 years (@2,00,000 TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. DOM/M-113/15 dated 22-01-2015 for



Government vide letter no. DOM/M-113/15 dated 22-01-2015.







State Govt. vide letter no. DOM/M-3200/14 dated 04-12-2014.



measures. Minimum an amount of Rs. 1.0 Lakh per annum has been earmarked



The Committee deliberated at length and recommended the Proposal for

environmental clearance for Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with

proposed production capacity of 2,00,000 TPA (ROM). Further, the Committee

also suggested the following specific conditions:-

(i) Proponent shall appoint an Occupational Health Specialist for Regular and Periodical






be implemented;


(ii) The mining operations shall be restricted to above ground water table and it should











centres;










NGT or any other Court of Law”;

(viii) Survey of existing vegetation and ecological status to be made based on scientific

survey and RET species conservation plan may be implemented; and

(ix) Land use change permission certificate may be obtained from the concerned

Authority.


1,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 2.6565 ha by M/s Safa Stone

Crusher, located at Thazhakode Village, Mukkam Panchayat, Taluk & District

Kozhikode, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur)-


The proposal of M/s Safa Stone Crusher is for Mining of Building Stone (Minor

Mineral) with production capacity of 1,00,000 MTA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of


at Survey Nos. 147/2A2, 149/2B1, Thazhakode Village, Mukkam Panchayat, Taluk &

District Kozhikode, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are


75058’41.61” and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 49M4. This is a

category “B” project as the tenure of SEIAA, Kerala has expired and the proposal is


being examined in the MoEF&CC. Project Proponent has informed that there is no

pending application with SEIAA/SEAC for this proposal.






















area of 0.05 ha will be use for drainage. It was reported by the project proponent that

at the conceptual stage, total waste material will be sold to road construction vendors.








the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. DOZ/M-130/15 dated 29-01-2015 for



Government vide letter no. DOZ/M-130/15 dated 29-01-2015.
































2,00,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.74 ha by M/s Pullipadam

Metal and Metal Sand Pvt. Ltd. located at Pullipadam Village, Mampad

Panchayat, Nilambur Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay

Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur) -Consideration of Category ‘B’ projects.

The proposal of M/s Pullipadam Metal and Metal Sand Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of

Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 2,00,000 TPA of Stone in

the Mine Lease Area of 4.74 ha. The mine is a new Building Stone mining project. The

mine is located at Survey No. 1 pt., Pullipadam Village, Mampad Panchayat, Nilambur

Taluk, Malappuram District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area

are Latitude (N): 11015’00.91” to 11008’51.54” and Longitude (E): 76008’57.28” to
























excavator. Out of the total 4.74 ha lease area, about 4.39 ha area will be excavated

and will be reclaimed & plantation will be done. The remaining area of 0.33 ha which is

left for stripping limits along the periphery will also be developed with plantation and

an area of about 0.02 ha will be as drainage/pond. It was reported by the project




suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 3 KLD for


depth is 102 m MSL (mining will not intersect ground water table level). Ground water

table is 0.6 to 3.5 m BGL. Life of mine is 15 years (@2,00,000 TPA).


the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 3437/14 dated 31-12-2014 for mining

of stone in the MLA of 4.74 ha. Eco-friendly Mining Plan for mining of stone (minor

mineral) has been approved by Mines and Geology Department of the State












measures. Minimum an amount of Rs. 1 Lakh per annum has been earmarked towards

Socio-economic Welfare measures for the nearby village. Proponent has informed that

there is no court case /litigation pending against the project.

The Committee deliberated at length the information submitted by Project

Proponent and recommended the Proposal for environmental clearance for

Mining of Masonry Stone (Minor Mineral) with proposed production capacity

of 2,00,000 TPA (ROM). Further, the Committee also suggested the following

specific conditions:-







be implemented;

(ii) The mining operations shall be restricted to above ground water table and it

should not intersect groundwater table. In case of working below ground water table,

prior approval of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Central









centres;










NGT or any other Court of Law”; and

(viii) Survey of existing vegetation and ecological status to be made based on scientific

survey and RET species conservation plan may be implemented.


(2.26).Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 1,90,000

TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.7065 ha by M/s Edathadan Granites

Pvt. Ltd. located at Kodassery Village, Mattathur Panchayat, Ombathungal

Desam, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro


The proposal of M/s Edathadan Granites Pvt. Ltd. is for Mining of Building Stone


Area of 4.7065 ha. The mine is a new Building Stone mining project. The mine is

located at Survey Nos. 1270/4, 1270/5, 1270/7, 1270/8, 1271/2, 1271/3, 1271/4,

1273/1, 1273/2, 1272/1, Kodassery Village, Mattathur Panchayat, Ombathungal

Desam, Chalakudy Taluk, Thrissur District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of

the lease area are Latitude (N): 10021’54.16” to 10021’43.68” and Longitude (E):

76021’37.84” to 76021’29.53” and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58B4.

























plantation. It was reported by the project proponent that at the conceptual stage, total

waste material will be sold to road construction vendors. The estimated total water

requirement is about 17 KLD in which 2 KLD is for domestic which would be sourced

from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression system in mine as well as ancillary unit

(Crusher Unit) and 3 KLD for plantation purposes and will be sourced from storm water

pond. Ultimate working depth is 52 m. MSL (mining will not intersect ground water


table level). Ground water table is 0.5 to 5.0 m BGL. Life of mine is 13 years

(@1,90,000 TPA).


















The Committee deliberated at length the information submitted by Project

Proponent and recommended the Proposal for environmental clearance for

Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral) with proposed production capacity

of 1,90,000 TPA (ROM) subject to details of production since 27.2.2012.

Further, the Committee also suggested the following stipulations:-







be implemented;

(ii) The mining operations shall be restricted to above ground water table and it should












centres;







(vi) Washing of all transport vehicle should be done inside the mining lease; and



NGT or any other Court of Law”.

However, the Committee observed that there are four leases of the PP

adjacent to the proposed mine which are working without EC. The Committee

sought details of production and reasons of violating the provisions of the EIA

Notification, 2006.


TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.9662 ha by Mr. Nizamudheen K.S.

located at Thirumarady Village & Panchayat, Muvattupuzha Taluk, Ernakulam



The proposal of Mr. Nizamudheen K.S. is for Mining of Building Stone (Minor

Mineral) with production capacity of 1,60,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of


at Survey No. 567/1-2, 567/2B2, 568/1-1, 568/2-2, 569/1-3, 569/1-5, 567/2A,

567/2B1, Thirumarady Village & Panchayat, Muvattupuzha Taluk, Ernakulam District,

Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are Latitude (N): 09055’28.50”

to 09055,21.57” and Longitude (E): 76033’45.62” to 76033’34.34” and is covered by

Survey of India Toposheet No. 58C4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of



for this proposal.

























about 5 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic which would be sourced from open well, 2

KLD for dust suppression system in mine and 2 KLD for plantation purposes and will be





the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. DOE/234/E2/15 dated 17-01-2015 for



Government vide letter no. DOE/234/E2/15 dated 21-01-2015.







DOE/5543/E2/14 dated 03-12-2014.





















(iv) The health status report of workers;



viii) Details of CSIR Plan for improving the livelihood status of the surrounding

population.


1,60,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.0 ha by Mr. C.G. George

located at Kolavallur Village, Kunnothuparamba Grama Panchayat, Thalassery

Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd.,


The proposal of Mr. C.G. George is for Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral)

with production capacity of 1,60,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 4.0 ha.

The mine is an existing Building Stone mining project. The mine is located at Survey

Nos. 86/2, 87, 88/2, 88/3, 88/1, 89/2B, 147/2, 139/1 Kolavallur Village,

Kunnothuparamba Grama Panchayat, Thalassery Taluk, Kannur District, Kerala. The



Survey of India Toposheet No. 49M4. This is a category “B” project as the tenure of



for this proposal.




















excavator. Out of the total 4.0 ha lease area which will be excavated and will be

reclaimed & plantation will be done. It was reported by the project proponent that at









the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. DOC/M-133/15 dated 21-01-2015 for

mining of stone in the MLA of 3.4081 ha. Also the project proponent possess quarrying

lease for an area of 0.5919 ha. by the State Government of Kerala vide letter no.

664/2004-05/422/M3/05 dated 13-01-2005. Eco-friendly Mining Plan for mining of


State Government vide letter no. DOC/M-133/15 dated 21-01-2015.







State Govt. vide letter no. DOC/M-3406/14 dated 04-12-2014.























scientific survey along with their conservation plan and


population.


1,20,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.1542 ha by Mr. V.P.

Shareef located at Payyanad Village, Manjeri Municipality, Ernad Taluk,

Malappuram District, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd.,


The proposal of Mr. V.P. Shareef is for Mining of Building Stone (Minor Mineral)



Survey No. 413/4A Pt., Payyanad Village, Manjeri Municipality, Ernad Taluk,

Malappuram District, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the lease area are



























ha which is left for stripping limits along the periphery will be developed and an area of

0.02 ha will be use of drainage. It was reported by the project proponent that at the

conceptual stage, total waste material will be sold to road construction vendors. The

estimated total water requirement is about 15 KLD in which 1 KLD is for domestic







the State Government of Kerala vide letter no. 3435/2014 dated 31-12-2014 for









authenticated by the Mining Department of the State Govt. vide letter no. DOM/M-

3221/14 dated 05-12-2014.

























population.


1,20,000 TPA of Stone in the Mine Lease Area of 3.0352 ha by M/s Blue

Mountain Granites located at Village – Vellikulangara, Panchayat – Mattathur,

Taluk – Chalakudy, District- Thrissur, Kerala (Consultant - Enkay Enviro


The proposal of M/s Blue Mountain Granites is for Mining of Building Stone



located at Survey No. 1982 falling in Village – Vellikulangara, Panchayat – Mattathur,

Taluk – Chalakudy, District- Thrissur, Kerala. The geographical co-ordinates of the

lease area are Latitude (N): 10021’57.69” to 10021’49.02” and Longitude (E):

76025’09.87” to 76025’04.05” and is covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 58B4.







Consultation is are not required. The EAC noted viewed that these prescribed

exemptions and recommendations are based on provisions of the EIA Notification,

2006 vide para Clause 7.0 sub clause 7(i) I under stage (1) – Screening it provides

that “In case of Category ‘B’ projects or activities, this stage will entail the scrutiny of

an application seeking prior Environmental Clearance made in Form-1 by the

concerned State level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) for determining whether or

not the project or activity requires further environmental studies for preparation of an


Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its appraisal prior to the grant of

Environmental Clearance depending up on the nature and location specificity of the

project.” The Committee felt that TOR is not required, nor any formal EIA/ EMP is to be

prepared in the instant case nor any Public Hearing is to be conducted in light of

negligible impact of the Project activity on Environment.

The total Mining Lease area of 3.0352 ha is private land. No forest land is



excavator. Out of the total 3.0352 ha lease area which will be excavated and will be

reclaimed & plantation will be done. It was reported by the project proponent that at



use which would be sourced from open well, 12 KLD for dust suppression system in

mine as well as ancillary unit (Crusher Unit) and 3 KLD for plantation purposes and will

be sourced from storm water pond. Ultimate working depth is 40 m MSL (mining will

not intersect ground water table level). Ground water table is 0.5 to 5.0 m BGL. Life of























measures. A Minimum amount of Rs. 0.90 Lakhs per annum has been earmarked















population.

CONSIDERATION OF TOR PROPOSAL

(2.31). Laterite Mine of M/s S. Sobhan Babu located at Village- Velangi, Mandal-

Sankavaram, District East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh (54.233ha).

The Mine Lease area is located in Unsurveyed Hill Portion Avelthi H/o Velangi

(V) Sankavaram (M) East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. The Mine Lease area

has a Latitudes in between 17°26’36.79” to 17°27’25.26”N and Longitudes in

between 82°17’26.9” to 82°18’14.7”E. The mine will be operated by open cast

semi mechanized mining by using heavy capacity ripper dozer and no blasting is

proposed. The proposed production is 5,50,000 tons of laterite per year. The

lessee, had applied for grant of mining lease for Laterite over an extent of 54.233

Hectares in Unsurveyed Hill Portion of Government waste land located at Avelthi

H/o Velangi (V) Sankavaram (M) East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. Based

on the recommendation of the Director of Mines and Geology, the Government of

Andhra Pradesh have proposed to grant Mining lease for laterite vide G.O. M.S. No:

196 / MIII/2008-1, dated: 12.08.2009. The mining plan was approved by Zonal

Joint Director of Mines & Geology, Govt. of A.P. and their approval letter no.

128/M/2009 Dated 27/05/2009.

The proposal was earlier considered by the Reconstituted Expert Appraisal

Committee in its Meeting held during 26-27 October 2009 for determination of TOR.

The TOR to the project were prescribed on 06.11.2009 vide letter no. J-

11015/261/2009.IA-II (M). The project proponent could not submit the EIA/EMP

report as public hearing was not conducted by the State Government. On expiry of

TOR project proponent applied afresh for TOR.

The PP reported that there are no National Parks, Wildlife sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves etc. within the


study area (10 km radius of Mining Lease boundary). The water requirement for the

proposed mining activity will be for Dust suppression purpose: 40 KLD, Domestic

purpose: 1.0 KLD and Greenbelt purpose: 9 KLD. It is anticipated that no sub grade

material will be generated. It is reported by the project proponent that there is no

court case / litigation pending against the project. The estimated cost of the Project

is Rs. 100 lakhs.

The Committee after detailed discussion recommended for the TOR as per

Annexure-I.

(2.32). Colour Granite Mine of M/s PSR Granites Private Limited located at

Village- Baddipally, Mandal- Karimnagar, district- Karimnagar, Telangana

(1.240 ha).


RECONSIDERATION OF EC PROPOSAL

(2.33). Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant of M/s Divyajyothi Steel Ltd., village

Taranagar Sandur Taluk, Distt Bellary, Karnataka (20.48ha) (Iron Ore

Beneficiation of 0.6 MTPA throughput pelletization of 0.4 MTPA

throughput) (Global Environment & Mining Services).

The Proposal was deferred as the Project Proponent did not attend the

meeting and also no document was circulated to the Members by PP.

(2.34). Pachayra Sand Mining in River Yamuna of M/s Arvind Dhawan Budh

Singh located at Village-Pachayara, Tehsil-Ghaziabad, District Ghaziabad,

U.P. (8.91ha)(1.6 lakh TPA)(Consultant: Grass Roots Research & Creation

India (P) Ltd.)

The proposal is for opencast Sand Mining with proposed production of

1,60,000 TPA located at Village: Pachayra, Tehsil: Ghaziabad, District Ghaziabad,

Uttar Pradesh. The co-ordinates are: Latitudes: 28°47’55.035” N to 28°47’34.707”

N and Longitudes: 77°12’25.998” E to 77°12’24.464” E.

The proposal was considered by the Expert Appraisal Committee in its

meeting held on 15th May, 2013 to determine the Terms of Reference (TOR) for

undertaking detailed EIA study. The TORs were issued by MoEF vide letter no. J-

11015/99/2013-IA.II (M) dated 31st July, 2013. The proponent submitted its

application for seeking environmental clearance after conducting public hearing to

the Ministry on 19th September, 2014.


The lease was granted to Mr Arvind Dhawan & Mr. Budh Singh on 25.07.2005

for a period of three years. However, mining was stopped for a period of 322 days,

for which lessees has appealed to consider the fact and to provide the lapse period

for mining. District Magistrate, Ghaziabad vide letter dated 10.10.2012 has granted

the lapse period of 322 days to the lessee w.e.f. 10.10.12.

The mine plan is approved by Directorate of Geology and Mining, U.P dated

17.06.2014. The entire mine lease area lies on the river bed. The mining process is

opencast river bed mining of minor minerals. Before the mining process, lease area

will be demarcated with wooden planks. Mining is proposed to be carried out in

semi mechanized method i.e. excavation will be done manually but excavators will

be used for loading purpose. Permission for this has been granted by Directorate

General of Mines Safety, Ghaziabad region, Ghaziabad, vide Letter No.

S29024/GR/UP/GZB/0001/

PERM/413 dated 04.02.2013. 50 m of width of the river for bank protection & 10 m

from the stream flow as stability zone. Drilling and blasting is not required. During

the entire lease period, the deposit will be worked from the top surface to 1.5 m bgl

or above the ground water level whichever comes first.

No solid waste will be generated during mining as the entire material is saleable.

Total water requirement of the area is 1.66 KLD. Water will be obtained from the

nearby area from the nearby sources. At no point of time, mining will intersect with

ground water level. It was reported by the PP that there is no protected area

located within the 10 km radius of the mine.

Baseline studies were carried out during winter season 2013-2014 (October,

2013 to December, 2013). The public consultation for this project was held on 10th

July, 2014 at village- Pachayra, Tehsil-Ghaziabad, Dist- Ghaziabad. Action plan with

budgetary provision for the points raised during Public Hearing are incorporated in

the Project Report. The cost of the project is Rs 25 Lakhs and Rs 5.3 lakh (Capital)

is allotted for EMP implementation.

The proposal was considered by the EAC in its meeting held during November

24-25, 2014. Based on the presentation made and discussions held, the Committee

desired that the Proponent shall furnish the following information/clarification for

further consideration by the Committee:-

(i) The lease deed documents shall be submitted the clarification may be

submitted about the validity of lease as Collector has granted the lapse

period of 322 days to the lessee w.e.f. 10.10.12.

(ii) The issues related to the disaster management and safety shall be

addressed.

(iii) Mine site is located in the critically polluted area, therefore; comments of

SPCB shall be provided with respect to location of mine site and its impact on

the pollution load of the area.

(iv) The mine site is located in the CPA however, the value of PM10, SOx, NOx

are very low. An explanation on this shall be provided.


(v) One month baseline data shall be collected and reports shall be submitted.

(vi) Revised Questionnaire shall be submitted.

(vii) The Public Hearing was attended by only one person and action plan talks

about the allocation of Rs. 50,000 for channelization of the river. An

explanation shall be provided.

(viii) Legible public hearing proceeding in English language shall be submitted.

On submission of information the proposal was considered in the present meeting.

The PP submitted that the PP is eligible for mine lease renewal for the period of 3

years as per the present mining policy of U.P. Government. PP informed that

project may have risk of flash floods and an affidavit was submitted stating that a

regular link with the district disaster management authority will be maintained to

keep a proper mechanism of communication. The PP informed that mine site is

located 5.71 km away from identified CPA. One month baseline data for the month

of December, 2014 was submitted and it was explained that the values of PM10,

SOx, NOx were very low as the monitoring stations were located in residential area

covered with approx. 70% green/open area and are far away from the main

commercial and industrial area of Delhi and Ghaziabad. The revised questionnaire

was submitted and it was informed that Public Hearing was attended by 31 persons.

Attendance sheet of the Public hearing was submitted along with the legible

proceedings in English language.

After detailed discussion, the committee noted that CPCB/ SPCB are yet to

confirm the location with respect to project falling in CEPI area and that in view of

Moratorium continuing in Gaziabad District, certificate from CPCB is required to be

furnished by the proponent.

EAC also recommended the proposal subject to submission of Certificate

from CPCB about location of the project and with additional specific condition to

submit action plan for reducing Air pollution in and around the periphery of mine

lease area as present AAQ level is exceeding the annual average standard for PM 10

and PM 2.5.

(2.35)Ongole Magnetite Deposits (ML area 529.04 ha) and iron ore beneficiation

of 5.0 MTPA with a through put of 1.35 MTPA of concentrate of M/s A.P.

Mineral Development Corp. Ltd at village Konijedu and Marlapadu, Mandal

Ongole in District Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh (Consultants Bhagavathi

Ana Labs Ltd, Hyderabad)

The proposal is for mining of 5.0 TPA of Magnetite Ore Mining and Ore

beneficiation of 5.0 MTPA through put to obtain 1.35 MTPA of concentrate of M/s

A.P. Mineral Development Corp. Ltd at village Konijedu and Marlapadu, Mandal

Ongole in District Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh.The Latitudes and Longitudes of the

site are N 150 26’ 06.453” to N 150 27’ 36.549” and E 790 57’ 46.643” to E 800 00’

02.375”.


The Terms of the Reference for the Project was issued by Ministry vide Letter

No J-11015/257/09-IA.II (M) dated 6th November 2009. The mine lease area is

529.04 ha which is Government waste land. There is no forest land in the lease

area. The mining plan for the project is approved by IBM vide letter No.

MP/AP/PKSM/Magnetite – 194-SZ dated 03.03.2009. It is reported by the Project

Proponent that mine is proposed for a maximum annual production of 5.0 MTPA.

The mined out material will be beneficiated to obtain 1.35 MTPA of Beneficiated

Concentrate. It is proposed to work this deposit by opencast mechanised mining

method using drilling and blasting using blast hole drills, hydraulic excavators and

heavy duty rear tipping trucks as major mining equipment. The area forms part of

the coastal plains at an elevation of 15.2 m above MSL and rises to the heights upto

135 m MSL. A statutory barrier of 7.5 m is considered inside and around the lease

area applied for as per MMR. The top soil encountered, if any, will be stacked

separately and utilized for afforestation purposes.

Life of the mine is around 18-20 years. The water requirement is estimated

as 222 m3/hr (Make up water requirement, which will be sourced from

Gundlakamma Reservoir. Total Geological Reserves are 71.18 million tonnes and

Mineable Reserves: 63.32 million tonnes. Conceptual mine development will be

carried out in 137.65 ha. A total of 10.56million m3 + 6.81 million tons of tail cakes

waste will be handled during life of mine. The waste generated during first five

years will be dumped initially and subsequently it will be used for backfilling of

mined out pits after 5 years. The mining activities will not intersect ground water

table.

It was reported by the PP that there is no wildlife sanctuary/tiger

reserve/national park, etc within the 10 km radius area around the mine lease. As

per the survey carried out there are no Schedule – I species in the study area.

Baseline studies were carried out during summer 2010 and during winter season

2013–14 (Dec 2013– Feb 2014). All the parameters for air, water, and noise

quality were within prescribed standards. The Public Hearing for the proposed mine

was scheduled on 04.02.2011 but the villagers did not attended the meeting and

boycotted the public hearing. The public hearing was re-scheduled on 17.12.2011,

the villagers opposed the public hearing. Only the views of Sri Sunanda Reddy were

recorded who raised the issues related to demand for increase of green belt area,

CSR funds, minimize the damage to ground water. A court case was filed by

villagers in Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh vide WP no. 5959 of 2012, the

case was disposed off vide order dated 06.03.2012 with advise to approach NGT,

Chennai Bench.

The cost of the project is Rs. 515 Crores. Capital budget for environmental

protection measures is Rs. 61 lakhs and recurring cost is Rs. 31 lakhs. CSR cost:

(Capital Rs: 25.00 lakh + Recurring Rs. 15.00 lakh)


The proposal was considered for environmental clearance in the EAC meeting

held during December 19-21, 2012 wherein Committee sought additional

information on following:

1. All the coordinates of the Project area would be reconciled forthwith and the

correct ones furnished to MoEF for their record.

2. Efforts would be made to further reduce water consumption in the production

process and a detailed quantified note on such conservation measure

submitted to MoEF within the next three months.

3. Possible contamination of groundwater by the stored tailing in the two ponds

would be kept under constant surveillance and remedial measures initiated if

so called for.

4. Possible health impacts such as silicosis due to dust would also be guarded

against and periodic Reports on occupational health submitted as required.

On receipt of information the proposal was placed in the meeting held during

June 26th-28th, 2013. During the discussion, it was observed that co-ordinates

mentioned in mine plan and EIA report were not yet rectified. With respect to the

query raised in the previous meeting, it was informed by the project proponent that

water reduction for activities was not possible. The proposal was deliberated and

the Committee was not convinced on the information provided by the PP and thus

was of the view that the project proponent need to address the issues in a

pragmatic manner and thus information may be re-submitted:

(i) All the coordinates of the Project area would be reconciled forthwith and

the correct ones furnished to MoEF for their record.

(ii) In order to reduce the water consumption in the production process, a

detailed quantified note on such conservation measure should be

submitted.

(iii) The remedial measures suggested for contamination of groundwater by the

stored tailing should be comprehensive and details like material used for

impermeable membrane, etc. should be incorporated in the plan.

(iv) Budget allocation for the occupational health measures shall be mentioned.

On submission of information the proposal was re-considered in the EAC meeting

held during October 27-28, 2014. The PP submitted that:

(i) Coordinates of the Project Area are reconciled and certified by Department of

Mines & Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh vide Lr no 37662/R3-1/2013

dated 25.09.2013.

(ii) To reduce the water consumption in the production process following

measures will be adopted:

(a) The Filter Press Machine will be used to process the thickener

underflow to recover maximum extent of the water from the tailings.


(b) The Filter Press machines recovers approximately 80 to 83% of water

from Thickener under flow and the tailing comes out in form of cakes;

thus eliminating generation of any slurry tailings.

(c) This also eliminates requirement of huge tailing pond and the dams

to create this pond.

(d) Measurement & Monitoring of Water addition and recovery will be

carried out by Automatic Control System (PLC).

(e) The previous make up water requirement was 608 m3/ hour. The

revised make up water requirement with addition of filter press

technology will be 222 m3/ hour. The water saving due to filter press

technology will be 386 m3/ hour.

(iii) Possible contamination of groundwater by the stored tailing in the two

ponds would be kept under constant surveillance and remedial measures will be

initiated if so called for.

(iv) A detailed plan for prevention of silicosis due to dust was submitted by the

PP and it was informed that a Committee will be constituted for Maintaining

OH&S in the Organization.

Based on the information submitted by the Proponent and discussion held in

the meeting, the Committee sought following information:

(i) Status of Court case pending in NGT Chennai filed by the villagers as per

direction of Hon’ble High Court AP.

On submission of information proposal was considered in the present

meeting, the PP informed that no case is pending in NGT, Chennai bench against

the PP. It was informed that the petitioners have neither approached nor filed any

appeal in NGT, Chennai Bench for their redressal. National Green Tribunal Southern

Zone, Chennai through their letter no. NGT/CB/28/2014/2125 dated 28.11.2014

informed that, as per their registers available no appeal against the Order dated

06.03.2012, in W.P. No. 5950/2012 of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh is seen

filed in this tribunal, since the NGT bench Chennai started functioning from October

2012.

Based on the information submitted, presentation made by the Proponent,

and discussions held, the Committee recommended the proposal for

environmental clearance with additional specific conditions:

(i) To reduce the water consumption in the production process following

measures shall be adopted:

(a) The Filter Press Machine proposed to be used to process the thickener

underflow to recover maximum extent of the water. The water from

the tailings shall be recirculated in the process and zero discharge


scheme shall be adopted. The make up water requirement with

addition of filter press technology should be 222 m3/ hour.

(b) Measurement & Monitoring of Water addition and recovery should be

carried out by Automatic Control System (PLC).

(ii) Monthly monitoring on possible contamination of groundwater due to two

tailing ponds should be done and project should maintain constant surveillance

and remedial measures should be initiated as required.

(iii) Regular monitoring of workers with respect to OH&S for prevention and

control of silicosis.

(2.36). Bangur Chromite Mining Project of M/s the Orissa mining Corporation

Limited located at village(s) Bangur, Dhanurjaypur and Kusatikri, Tehsil

Hatadihi, District Keonjhar, Orissa. (139.94ha)(Consultant: SENES

Consultants India Pvt. Ltd)


3.1 Any other matter with permission of Chair:

The Committee deliberated on the proposed standardization of TOR for

Mining and Beneficiation project and suggested following TOR. However, further

improvement may be done as suggested by members and TORs may be finalized in

next meeting:

STANDARDIZATION OF TOR FOR BENEFICIATION:

1. The alternate sites considered, the relative merits and demerits and the reasons for

selecting the proposed site.

2. Details of the technology and process involved in the project.

3. Location of the proposed plant w.r.t. the source of raw material and mode of

transportations of the ore from mines to the beneficiation plant.

4. Treatment of run of from the fines/waste dump.

5. Estimation of the fines going into the washings and its management.

6. Details of the equipment, settling pond etc.

7. Detailed material balance to be provided.

8. Source of raw material and its transportation. Steps proposed to be taken to protect

the ore from getting air borne.

9. Management and disposal of tailings and closure plan of the tailing pond, if any,

after the project is over.

10. The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to be furnished. A

detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the

project should also be indicated.

11. A copy of the document in support of the fact that the Proponent is the rightful

lessee of the unit should be given.


12. All documents including EIA and public hearing should be compatible with one

another in terms of the production levels, waste generation and its management and

technology and should be in the name of the lessee.

13. All corner coordinates of the area, superimposed on a High Resolution

Imagery/toposheet should be provided. Such an Imagery of the proposed area

should clearly show the land use and other ecological features of the study area

(core and buffer zone).

14. Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board

of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA report with description of the

prescribed operating process/procedures to bring into focus any

infringement/deviation/violation of the environmental or forest norms/ conditions?

The hierarchical system or administrative order of the Company to deal with the

environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions may also

be given. The system of reporting of non-compliances / violations of environmental

norms to the Board of Directors of the Company and/or shareholders or

stakeholders at large may also be detailed in the EIA report.

15. Issues relating to Safety should be detailed. The proposed safeguard measures in

each case should also be provided.

16. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the plant.

17. Cumulative impact study of both beneficiation plant with suggested mitigation

measures as per the study.

18. Railway siding and its location with handling capacity and safety measures.

19. Option to provide only silo for storage of minerals instead to open stacking to avoid

fugitive dust.

20. Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land,

wildlife sanctuary, national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human

settlements and other ecological features should be indicated. Land use plan of the

lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and post

operational phases and submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land use should be

given.

21. Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the lease, such as extent of

land area, distance from lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any, should be given.

22. A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should

be provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area. In

the event of any contrary claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of

forests, the site may be inspected by the State Forest Department along with the

Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the

Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would

be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert

Appraisal Committees.

23. Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forestland involved in

the Project including deposition of net present value (NPV) and compensatory

afforestation (CA) should be indicated. A copy of the forestry clearance should also

be furnished.


24. Implementation status of recognition of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and

other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be

indicated.

25. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, should

be given.

26. A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the Project on wildlife of the

study area and details furnished. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the

surrounding and any other protected area and accordingly detailed mitigative

measures required, should be worked out with cost implications and submitted.

27. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,

Ramsar site Tiger/Elephant Reserves/(existing as well as proposed), if any, within

10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated, supported by a location map

duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, as may be

applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as

mentioned above, should be obtained from the Standing Committee of National

Board of Wildlife under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.

28. A detailed biological study of the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

radius of the periphery of the lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna,

duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based

on such primary field survey, clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present. In

case of any schedule-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary plan for their

conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife

Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing

the same should be made as part of the project cost. The Conservation Plan for

Schedule-I species shall be approved by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State

Government.

29. Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to come

under the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting court restrictions for operations), should also

be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications from the prescribed

Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Dept. Should be secured and furnished to the

effect that the proposed activities could be considered.

30. Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the

authorized agencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area, location of the lease w.r.t

CRZ, coastal features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished. (Note: The

Projects falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approval of the concerned

Coastal Zone Management Authority).

31. R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be

furnished. While preparing the R&R Plan, the relevant State/National Rehabilitation

& Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of SCs /STs and other

weaker sections of the society in the study area, a need based sample survey,

family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirements, and action

programmes prepared and submitted accordingly, integrating the sectoral

programmes of line departments of the State Government. It may be clearly

brought out whether the village located in the lease area will be shifted or not. The

issues relating to shifting of Village including their R&R and socio-economic aspects

should be discussed in the report.


32. One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM10,

SO2 and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected

and the AAQ and other data so compiled presented date-wise in the EIA and EMP

Report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the

monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and

justified keeping in view the pre-dominant downwind direction and location of

sensitive receptors. There should be at least one monitoring station within 500 m of

the lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition of

PM10, particularly for free silica, should be given.

33. Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on

the air quality of the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement

of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and input

parameters used for modeling should be provided. The air quality contours may be

shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of

sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant

wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

34. Project Proponent shall enclose all the analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil,

noise etc. using the MoEF/NABL accredited laboratories. All the original

analysis/testing reports should be available during appraisal of the project.

35. The water requirement for the Project, its availability and source should be

furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water

requirement for the Project should be indicated.

36. Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of

water for the Project should be provided.

37. Description of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the Project

should be given. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed in the Project, if any,

should be provided.

38. Impact of the project on the water quality, both surface and groundwater should be

assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required, should be provided.

39. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will

intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be

provided. In case the working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed Hydro

Geological Study should be undertaken and Report furnished. Necessary permission

from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground water and for

pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.

40. Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise, passing through the lease area and

modification / diversion proposed, if any, and the impact of the same on the

hydrology should be brought out.

41. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. Should be

provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the

same.

42. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan shall be prepared in a tabular

form (indicating the linear and quantitative coverage, plant species and time frame)

and submitted, keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed up front on

commencement of the project. The plant species selected for green belt should have

greater ecological value and should be of good utility value to the local population


with emphasis on local and native species and the species which are tolerant to the

pollution.

43. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated.

Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the Project in the present road

network (including those outside the Project area) should be worked out, indicating

whether it is capable of handling the incremental load. Arrangement for improving

the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies

such as State Government) should be covered.

44. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the workers should be

included in the EIA report.




commencement of the project. Phase-wise plan of plantation and compensatory

afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under

plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done

should be given.

46. Occupational Health impacts of the Project should be anticipated and the proposed

preventive measures spelt out in detail. Details of pre-placement medical

examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in

the EMP. The project specific occupational health mitigation measures with required

facilities proposed in the mining area may be detailed.

47. Public health implications of the Project and related activities for the population in

the impact zone should be systematically evaluated and the proposed remedial

measures should be detailed along with budgetary allocations.

48. Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community

proposed to be provided by the Project Proponent should be indicated. As far as

possible, quantitative dimensions may be given with time frames for

implementation.

49. Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts

which, should inter-alia include the impacts of change of land use, loss of

agricultural and grazing land, if any, occupational health impacts besides other

impacts specific to the proposed Project.

50. Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same

along with time bound action plan to implement the same should be provided and

also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.

51. Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed

by any Court of Law against the project should be given.

52. The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards

implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out.

53. Provide a brief background of the project, financial position, group companies and

legal issues etc.; past and current important litigations.

54. Provide information in Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50000 scale indicating

geological map of area, geomorphology of land forms of the area, existing minerals

and mining history of the area, important water bodies and rivers and soil

characteristics.


55. In addition to providing wildlife and Schedule-I Species include data on endangered,

endemic and RET Species of plants in the study area.

56. Details about the land proposed for mining with information as to whether mining

conforms to the prescriptions of land use policy of the State ; land diversion for

mining to have approval from State land use board or concerned authority.

STANDARDIZATION OF TOR FOR MINING

1. Year-wise production details since 1994 should be given, clearly stating the highest

production achieved in any one year prior to 1994. It may also be categorically

informed whether there had been any increase in production after the EIA

Notification, 1994 came into force w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to

1994.


lessee of the mine should be given.

3. All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and public hearing should be

compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels,

waste generation and its management and mining technology and should be in the

name of the lessee.

4. All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a High Resolution













6. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including subsidence study in case of underground

mining and slope study in case of open cast mining, blasting study etc. should be

detailed. The proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be provided.

7. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease

periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc should be

for the life of the mine / lease period.




mine lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and

post operational phases and submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land use should

be given.


9. Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease, such as

extent of land area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any,

should be given.

10. A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should

be provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area. In

the event of any contrary claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of


Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the

Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would

be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert

Appraisal Committees.

11. Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forestland involved in



be furnished.

12. Implementation status of recognition of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and

other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be

indicated.

13. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, should

be given.

14. A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of

the study area and details furnished. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the



15. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,







16. A detailed biological study of the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and

fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished

based on such primary field survey, clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna

present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary

plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and

Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for

implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost.

17. Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to come

under the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting court restrictions for mining operations),

should also be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications from the

prescribed Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Dept. Should be secured

and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered.

18. Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the

authorized agencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine lease


w.r.t CRZ, coastal features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished. (Note:

The Mining Projects falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approval of the

concerned Coastal Zone Management Authority).

19. R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be







brought out whether the village located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not.

The issues relating to shifting of Village including their R&R and socio-economic

aspects should be discussed in the report.

20. One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM10,



Report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the

monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and



the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical

composition of PM10, particularly for free silica, should be given.

21. Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on





sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant

wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

22. The water requirement for the Project, its availability and source should be



23. Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of


24. Description of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the Project


should be provided.

25. Impact of the project on the water quality, both surface and groundwater should be


26. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will







27. Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise, passing through the lease area and



28. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. Should be


same.




commencement of the project. The plant species selected for green belt should

have greater ecological value and should be of good utility value to the local

population with emphasis on local and native species and the species which are

tolerant to the pollution.

30. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated.






31. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should

be included in the EIA report.

32. Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Restoration of mined out

areas (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA

report.




commencement of the project. Phase-wise plan of plantation and compensatory

afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under

plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation already done

should be given.

34. Occupational Health impacts of the Project should be anticipated and the proposed


examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in

the EMP. The project specific occupational health mitigation measures with required

facilities proposed in the mining area may be detailed.

35. Public health implications of the Project and related activities for the population in



36. Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community



implementation.

37. Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts





38. Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same



39. Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed


40. The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards


41. Provide information in Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50000 scale indicating



characteristics.

42. In addition to providing wildlife and Schedule-I Species include data on endangered,


43. Details about the land proposed for mining with information as to whether mining



The Meeting ended with thanks to the Chair.

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1. Year-wise production details since 1994 should be given, clearly stating the highest

production achieved in any one year prior to 1994. It may also be categorically

informed whether there had been any increase in production after the EIA

Notification, 1994 came into force w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to

1994.


lessee of the mine should be given.

3. All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and public hearing should be

compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels,

waste generation and its management and mining technology and should be in the

name of the lessee.

4. All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a High Resolution













6. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including subsidence study in case of underground

mining and slope study in case of open cast mining, blasting study etc. should be

detailed. The proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be provided.

7. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease

periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc should be

for the life of the mine / lease period.




mine lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and

post operational phases and submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land use should

be given.

9. Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease, such as

extent of land area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any,

should be given.

10.A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should

be provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area.

In the event of any contrary claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of



Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which,

the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it

would be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the

Expert Appraisal Committees.

11.Status of forestry clearance for the broken up area and virgin forestland involved in



be furnished.

12.Implementation status of recognition of forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes

and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

should be indicated.

13.The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details,

should be given.

14.A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of

the study area and details furnished. Impact of the project on the wildlife in the



15.Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,







16.A detailed biological study of the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora and

fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished

based on such primary field survey, clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna

present. In case of any scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the necessary

plan for their conservation should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and

Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for

implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost.

17.Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to

come under the ‘Aravali Range’, (attracting court restrictions for mining

operations), should also be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications

from the prescribed Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Dept. Should be

secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be

considered.

18.Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the

authorized agencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine lease

w.r.t CRZ, coastal features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished. (Note:

The Mining Projects falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approval of the

concerned Coastal Zone Management Authority).

19.R&R Plan/compensation details for the Project Affected People (PAP) should be








brought out whether the village located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not.

The issues relating to shifting of Village including their R&R and socio-economic

aspects should be discussed in the report.

20.One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM10,



Report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The location of

the monitoring stations should be such as to represent whole of the study area and



the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical

composition of PM10, particularly for free silica, should be given.

21.Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on





sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-

dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map.

22.The water requirement for the Project, its availability and source should be



23.Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of


24.Description of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the Project


should be provided.

25.Impact of the project on the water quality, both surface and groundwater should be


26.Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will






27.Details of any stream, seasonal or otherwise, passing through the lease area and



28.Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. Should be


same.


29.A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed up

front on commencement of the project. The plant species selected for green belt

should have greater ecological value and should be of good utility value to the local

population with emphasis on local and native species and the species which are

tolerant to the pollution.

30.Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated.






31.Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should

be included in the EIA report.

32.Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Restoration of mined out

areas (with plans and with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA

report.

33.A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in mind, the same will have to be executed up

front on commencement of the project. Phase-wise plan of plantation and

compensatory afforestation should be charted clearly indicating the area to be

covered under plantation and the species to be planted. The details of plantation

already done should be given.

34.Occupational Health impacts of the Project should be anticipated and the proposed


examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated

in the EMP. The project specific occupational health mitigation measures with

required facilities proposed in the mining area may be detailed.

35.Public health implications of the Project and related activities for the population in



36.Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community



implementation.

37.Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts




38.Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same



39.Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed



40.The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards


41.Provide information in Survey of India Toposheet in 1:50000 scale indicating



characteristics.

42.In addition to providing wildlife and Schedule-I Species include data on endangered,


43.Details about the land proposed for mining with information as to whether mining



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Annexure-II

List of Participants

1. Dr. S. Subramaniyan Acting Chairman

2. Shri A.K. Bhatnagar Member

3. Prof. G.S. Roonwall Member

4. Dr. S.K. Peshin Member

5. Dr. D. Mohamed Kizhar Irshath Member

6. Dr. V.P. Upadhyay, Director (Scientific), MoEF&CC Member Secretary

7. Dr. R. B. Lal, Joint Director(S), MoEF&CC

8. Dr. Sonu Singh, Deputy Director (S), MoEF&CC

9. Representative of M/s Shri Devender Nagpal, S/o Shri Ramdass

10. Representative of M/s Ultratech Cement Ltd.

11. Representative of M/s Friends Crushers

12. Representative of M/s Mallelil Industries Pvt. Ltd

13. Representative of M/s Valakkavu Granites Pvt. Ltd.

14. Representative of M/s P.V. Granites

15. Representative of M/s Mr. Sunil Kumar S.

16. Representative of M/s Mr. Binu Cherian

17. Representative of M/s Aaraamam Rock (P) Ltd.

18. Representative of M/s RAVEENDRA ROCKS CRUSHING PLANT

19. Representative of M/s Ever-One Properties India Pvt. Ltd.

20. Representative of M/s Valiakalathil Rock Crushing

21. Representative of M/s Pynadath Granites Pvt. Ltd.

22. Representative of M/s Kottakkal Granite Industries

23. Representative of M/s Mr V K Benny

24. Representative of M/s Kilinakod Rock Products Pvt. Ltd

25. Representative of M/s Safa Stone Crusher

26. Representative of M/s Pullipadam Metal and Metal Sand Pvt. Ltd.

27. Representative of M/s Edathadan Granites (P) Ltd.

28. Representative of M/s Mr. Nizamudheen K.S.

29. Representative of M/s C.G. George

30. Representative of M/s V.P. Shareef

31. Representative of M/s Blue Mountain Granites

32. Representative of M/s S. Sobhan Babu

33. Representative of M/s Arvind Dhawan Budh Singh

34. Representative of M/s A.P. Mineral Development Corp. Ltd

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